Consumer perspectives
Economists used to place the consumer at the heart of the financial world - "the consumer is king". Our experts suggest they might have been dethroned
Trademarks register
In a world of unceasing competition, you can't underestimate the importance of brands.
Counting on cards
Are online businesses betting their futures on a mistaken belief bricks-and-mortar rules don't apply to them, or can poker play an e-commerce ace?
Computer dating
Is internet romance here to stay? Is the ability to capture the right mix of mystery, distance and intimacy the key to romantic and entrepreneurial success and the business of love.
Cent and sensibilities
Was trading on 50 Cent's edgy image a good call for Reebok? Are bad boys good business?
Your place in the world
Taking responsibility, rather than feeling guilt, can be at the heart of your power in the interdependent world.
Inconspicuous consumption
How can you persuade people to consume in an equitable way when they're not acting as consumers? It's politics in an ethical register.
Eat yourself fitter
Claims for oranges, omega 3 and priobiotics are over-egged. It's not so easy eating for health.
Hanging round the auctions
eBay’s success story isn’t just about second-hand sales. It’s spawned a whole new industry, with other companies riding on eBay’s coat tails.
Charging at the banks
When a cheque bounces, we get charged. Is this fair, or are banks ripping us off?
We have come for your children
Is advertising to blame for the health of our children? Discover the truth about pester power.
One size fits all?
As home help gets more popular, will it become a victim of its own success? Are lifestyle managers made to measure?
Cash box
Get to grips with your cash - take some tips from our pound-wise trio in you and your money.
How did they get my number?
Millions of us are plagued by persistent telesales people. How can we freeze out the cold callers?
Blog: the lure of imitations
Broke? Curious? Shrewd? Making a statement? Discover why people buy counterfeit brands
Plane crazy?
Airlines are gearing up to fight over transatlantic flights. Are they flying in the face of climate change?
Floating on cheap cash
The FT's Chris Giles explains how cheap credit has influenced our economy in a time of low interest, high loans.
Filling your trolley
Watch as Greg Wallace investigates cheap supermarkets - do they cut prices and cut corners?
Content last updated: 22/02/2006
